Subtract 4/9 from 3/64
3/64 - 4/9 is -229/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
4/9 = 4 × 64/9 × 64 = 256/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/576 - 256/576 = 27 - 256/576 = -229/576
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